Monday, January 19 is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday and a day off for Governors State University students, faculty and staff. But what better way to honor the legacy of Dr. King than to spend some time that day in service to the community?

Today, Governors State University President Elaine P. Maimon joins President Obama, the First Lady, and Vice President Biden along with hundreds of college presidents and other higher education leaders to announce new actions to help more students prepare for and graduate from college.

GSU's own Yvette Brown has started a campaign called "Respond To Violence." An event will be held Nov. 18 at GSU organizing youth to respond and give voice to a community in finding solutions to violence in our neighborhood. Click here for her story and find out more.

Excellence is everywhere at GSU. Last week the Dual Degree Program brought home two prestigious national awards and the Small Business Development Center Director Priscilla Cordero received an award for Outstanding Service to Entrepreneurs. aRead more.

Governors State University’s Center for Performing Arts kicks off another exciting season that offers a live entertainment experience unlike any other in the Chicagoland area. The 2014-15 season features provocative theater; musical favorites like the Beatles, big band, and the blues; contemporary dance and family entertainment that are sure to leave a lasting impression.

The first group of students from Governors State University’s Dual Degree Program received their diplomas May 17, led by student trustee and commencement speaker Kayla Randolph-Clark, who received her bachelor’s degree in business administration – finance.

The first part of an initiative created by GSU professor Yevette Brown to address violence in the Chicagoland area will be aired this weekend. The program, "Respond to Violence: Communities in Crisis," explores the devastating impact of violence on families and neighborhoods and how they are fighting back.

The 2014 Commencement Ceremony will take place soon. Learn more about the celebration date, ticket pick-up and event details in GSU's Commencement page. We are proud of our graduating GSU family and hope you can join us in congratulating them.

Riverside HealthCare president and CEO Phil Kambic (MBA ’92) started his career as a computer programmer. After earning his graduate degree from GSU, his career has flourished. He is now only the third CEO in Riverside HealthCare’s history.

The American Council on Education has given GSU president Elaine P. Maimon the 2014 Donna Shavlik Award for women’s leadership in higher education. President Maimon has been recognized as a longtime leader in strengthening higher education through inclusion and diversity.
The award was presented March 8, at ACE’s 96th Annual Meeting in San Diego, during the Women’s Leadership Dinner.
strengthening higher education through inclusion and diversity.

It’s no secret that Nancy Maurer loves her job. In fact, “I cherish it,” she says. With a smile. That smile is the first thing that greets GSU students and visitors as they come through the front door and climb the steps to the Welcome Center. Nancy and her team of student workers are there for whatever the visitor or student needs.

When biology professor John Yunger and his students land in Belize, a whole new world opens up. If you grew up in Chicago or even a suburb, chances are you’ve never experienced an environment that is this diverse, both biologically and culturally.